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tomato salad

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Ofallon, MO

This Tomato Salad combines the best of summer’s harvest with sun-ripened fresh tomatoes, sweet red onions, garlic, and fresh basil in a simple oil and red wine vinegar dressing. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it is the perfect side dish to serve during the hot summer months with grilled chicken, fish, and steak.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For tomato salad

  • 4
    ripe tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 c
    halved grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 c
    thinly sliced red onion
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chopped fresh herbs like basil, thyme, or parsley (see notes about dried herbs)
  • 3 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How To Make tomato salad

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, red onion, garlic, and fresh herbs.
  • 2
    Drizzle with olive oil and vinegar; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  • 3
    Let the salad rest for 15-20 minutes before serving.
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